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Tuesday, June 13, 2017

The Signs Are Up! Thieves Should Consider Themselves Warned

SmartWater Neighborhoods Are On Display

This weekend, multiple communities throughout Prince
George’s County displayed warning signs to would-be-thieves. These signs
clearly identify that SmartWater technology is in use throughout the community.
The technology, created by SmartWater out of the
United Kingdom, allows residents to mark their personal belongings with a
liquid containing a unique forensic code.

Once SmartWater is applied, the liquid can
only be seen under a unique light. This marking allows stolen items to be
identified more easily and will help our detectives investigate these crimes.
Residents can mark everything from their cellphones to televisions,
computers, expensive tools, bicycles, lawn equipment, and beyond.
SmartWater is a silent and invisible witness. Thieves won't know
if the items they are stealing have the liquid on them or not, but we will when
we locate the property. This will help our detectives identify the stolen
items, their rightful owners, and help link the crimes to the burglars and
thieves so we can make arrests and put criminals behind bars.

This is just one of the new tools that
Chief Hank Stawinski has deployed in our 21st century fight against
crime within Prince George’s County.

If you wish to become part of the
SmartWater initiative, please visit http://smartwatercsi.com/
for more information. Additionally, you can contact your Community Oriented
Policing Specialist at your respective district police station for additional
information.